Katie Taylor Defeats Amanda Serrano in a Thrilling Rematch at AT&T Stadium
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**Katie Taylor Edges Amanda Serrano in Thrilling Rematch**
In an electrifying rematch at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Katie Taylor once again triumphed over Amanda Serrano in a tightly contested 10-round bout featured on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul. Taylor narrowly edged Serrano on all three judges' scorecards, each reading 95-94, despite a point deduction for leading with her head.
Serrano fought valiantly, enduring a severe cut over her right eye for more than half of the fight. Her determination won the admiration of the crowd, who were vocal in their shock and discontent when the decision was announced in favor of Taylor. Serrano's fans booed during Taylor's post-fight interview, emphasizing the contentious nature of the verdict.
This rematch followed their first electrifying encounter in April 2022 at Madison Square Garden, where Taylor also narrowly emerged victorious by split decision. The Irish champion retained her IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC, and WBO titles, titles she claimed from England’s Chantelle Cameron in a previous fight.
Throughout the match, Taylor showcased her precision and counterpunching skills, effectively landing combinations against Serrano, who pressured her continuously. The encounter saw numerous intense exchanges, particularly in the early rounds, where Taylor's tactics proved more effective.
Serrano, who moved up three weight classes for this fight, managed to put Taylor on the back foot several times, particularly in the eighth round. However, she struggled to maintain momentum as Taylor rallied in the closing rounds, landing crucial punches that likely secured her the win.
The bout witnessed several dramatic moments, including multiple clashes of heads that exacerbated Serrano's wound. Referee Jon Schorle deducted a point from Taylor in the eighth round for using her head against the injured eye of Serrano, adding another layer of tension to an already compelling fight.
Despite the loss, Serrano's performance at age 36, against the 38-year-old Taylor, was full of grit and determination. She now holds an impressive record of 47-3-1, with 31 knockouts, while Taylor's record stands at 24-1, with 6 knockouts.
The match lived up to the anticipation and demonstrated once again the high skill levels and tenacity of both fighters, leaving fans longing for more encounters between these two extraordinary warriors of the ring.